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ONIIPA, 10 APRIL 2026- Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao (L) and Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi (R) captured during the opening of the new Onandjokwe maternity unit.

(Photo: Max Henrich) NAMPA

New Onandjokwe maternity unit to accommodate over 100 patients

ONIIPA, 10 APR (NAMPA) – The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao, on Friday officially opened Nami...

KATIMA MULILO, 10 April 2026 - Some of the great achievers at the Ngweze Primary School academic award ceremony that rewarded learners, teachers and staff who performed exceptionally well in the previous year's academic journey.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Ngweze Primary School awards best performing learners

KATIMA MULILO, 11 APR (NAMPA) - Ngweze Primary School in the Zambezi Region on Friday held its fourth academic awards ceremony...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

OSHAKATI, 09 April 2026 - A total of 169 pre-primary teachers from various constituencies in the Ohangwena Region received certificates of achievement after completing the School Readiness Initiative (SRI), marking a milestone in their journey to strengthen early childhood education at grassroots level. (photo: contributed)

Ohangwena pre-primary teachers complete School Readiness Initiative training

OSHAKATI, 10 APR (NAMPA) – Ohangwena Region Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has described pre-primary teachers as nation builders,...

OSHAKATI, 08 April 2026, Omusati Regional Governor Immanuel Shikongo during the sixth edition of the Northern Wellness Drive under the Dr Shapumba Free Medical Services initiative by DuneSeven Medical Centre on Wednesday. (photo: contributed)

Community participation in healthcare key to saving lives: Shilongo

OSHAKATI, 09 APR (NAMPA) - Omusati Governor Immanuel Shilongo has emphasised the importance of community participation in impr...

Windhoek , 08 April- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo contributed). NAMPA

Government expands education and health services nationwide: Nandi-Ndaitwah

WINDHOEK, 08 APR (NAMPA) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced significant progress in education and healthcare inf...

ONGWEDIVA, 26 April 2024 - Over 970 students graduated from the University of Namibia northern campuses on Friday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Home Affairs issues final deadline for student permits

WINDHOEK, 08 APR (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced a final extension for ...

MUZII, 04 April 2026 - The Regional Education Director Alex Sikume has confirmed that teaching and learning at the three temporarily closed down schools in the flood prone Kabbe South constituency due to floods has resumed at new sites after they were successfully relocated during the Easter weekend.

(Photo: Contributed)

Teaching resumes at relocated Zambezi schools

KATIMA MULILO, 08 APR (NAMPA) - Teaching has resumed at three schools in the flood-prone Kabbe South Constituency in the Zambe...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINHOEK, 07 April 2025 - The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Suzan Ndjaleka pictured during the World Health Day commemoration and handover of vehicles to regions. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Health Ministry deploys 14 vehicles to boost primary healthcare outreach

WINDHOEK, 07 APR (NAMPA) – Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Suzan Ndjaleka, on Tuesday officially handed over ...

NCAMAGORO, 26 March 2026 - The principal of Ncamagoro Combined School in the Kavango West Region, Mukuve Sikongo. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Child-headed households drive absenteeism at Ncamagoro school

By Sawi Hausiku NCAMAGORO, 31 MAR (NAMPA) - Ncamagoro Combined School in the Kavango West Region has identified poor attendanc...

NKURENKURU, 31 March 2026 - The construction of toilets constructed by Kavango West Regional Council.

(Photo: Contributed )

Kavango West misses 150-toilet target for 2025/2026, council blames delays

By Lylie Joel NKURENKURU, 31 MAR (NAMPA) – The Kavango West Regional Council says it did not meet its target to build 150 ho...

NamBTS calls for blood donations ahead of Easter weekend

WINDHOEK, 30 MAR (NAMPA) - The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) announced on Monday that it will host a blood don...

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 30 March 2026 - The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao pictured together with a Computed Tomography (CT) scan machine at the Katutura Intermediate Hospital. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Ngurare calls for urgent procurement of CT scan machines

WINDHOEK, 30 MAR (NAMPA) - Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for the urgent procurement of machinery such as Computed T...

KATIMA MULILO, 08 December 2025 - Zambezi Regional Governor, Dorothy Kabula encouraged men to reflect on their roles in addressing the challenges such as mental well-being, including suicide, men’s health and social pressures that too often go unspoken. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

‘Ending TB is within our reach’: Kabula

KATIMA MULILO, 30 MAR (NAMPA) – Zambezi Regional Governor Dorothy Kabula has said ending tuberculosis (TB) is within reach, ...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

NCRST honours researchers

WINDHOEK, 28 MAR (NAMPA) – The National Research Excellence Awards returned on Saturday after a lengthy hiatus, bringing tog...

WINDHOEK, 14 January 2025 - Walters Kamaya, spokesperson of the Ministry of Health and Social Services. (Photo: Contributed)

Health volunteers protest recruitment

KATIMA MULILO, 28 MAR (NAMPA) – A group of 95 volunteers who have been serving at the Ministry of Health and Social Services...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

ONAYENA, 25 March 2026 - Nam-Mic Holdings has donated computers to Joseph Simaneka Asino Senior Secondary School. (Photo: Contributed)

Nam-Mic donates computers to Joseph Simaneka Asino school

OMUTHIYA, 26 MAR (NAMPA) – In a boost to digital education in rural Namibia, Joseph Simaneka Asino Senior Secondary School o...

Tsumeb Primary School receives educational materials

OMUTHIYA, 26 MAR (NAMPA) – The SOS Children’s Villages, in collaboration with The Foschini Group (TFG), on Wednesday hande...

NANKUNTWE, 10 March 2026 – The Nankuntwe Combined School and two other schools that were closed recently will relocate to higher ground, where they will operate from tents. Nankuntwe CS will operate from Luhonono. (Photo: Contributed)

Relocated Zambezi schools set to reopen following flooding

KATIMA MULILO, 26 MAR (NAMPA) – Three schools in the flood-prone Kabbe North and South constituencies of the Zambezi Region ...

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

KARIBIB, 20 March 2026 - Navachab Gold Mine Corporate Communications Officer, Mclyn Kasale speaks to the media on the early-stage construction of a N.dollars 120 million health centre in Karibib, aimed at improving access to healthcare services in the area. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Construction of N.dollars 120 million Karibib Health Centre on track

KARIBIB, 25 MAR (NAMPA) – The Navachab Gold Mine has commenced early-stage construction of a N.dollars 120 million health ce...

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2026 - The Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC). (Photo: Contributed)

KVTC: THE CENTRE OF NAMIBIA’S SOUTHERN ENERGY CORRIDOR

By Chelva Wells (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) KEETMANSHOOP, 24 MAR (NAMPA) - The outskirts of Keetmanshoop are defined by an endle...

KEETMANSHOOP, 05 November 2025 - The entrance to the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (VTC). (Photo by: Romario Rhodes) NAMPA

KVTC strategic milestone for ||Kharas youth

KEETMANSHOOP, 20 MAR (NAMPA) - The establishment of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) has been described as a...

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2026 - Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, on Thursday stated that the inauguration of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC) will contribute directly to strengthening the economic resilience of the region.
Gertze made these remarks during the official opening of the technical institution in Keetmanshoop.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Gertze calls for economic resilience through skills

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, on Thursday said the inauguration of the Keetman...

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2026 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, on Thursday during the official inauguration of the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre (KVTC).

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Steenkamp calls for synergy in education sector

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 MAR (NAMPA) - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has called ...

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 March 2026 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi delivers the keynote address and officially opens the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Witbooi inaugurates Keetmanshoop VTC

KEETMANSHOOP, 19 MAR (NAMPA – Vice President (VP) Lucia Witbooi has said the Technical and Vocational Education and Training...

SIMANYA, 17 March 2026- The Simanya Combined School teachers accommodation before receiving the new accommodation from Gansu Construction Investment Company.

(Photo: Lylie Joel)
NAMPA

Chinese campsite donated to house teachers in Kavango West

SIMANYA, 18 MAR (NAMPA) — Gansu Construction Investment Company, which was contracted to construct China-aided rural school ...

MICT Oshana hosts pre-Independence film screenings

OSHAKATI, 17 MAR (NAMPA) - The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) in the Oshana Region has begun a se...

New primary school proposed for Tsumeb to curb overcrowding

OMUTHIYA, 17 MAR (NAMPA) – The Oshikoto Directorate of Education plans to establish a new primary school by the 2027 academi...

FROM THE STREETS TO SECOND CHANCES

FROM THE STREETS TO SECOND CHANCES By Isabel Bento (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) HENTIES BAY, 25 MAR (NAMPA) – For 17-year-old O...

KATJINAKATJI SCHOOL GARDEN INSPIRES LEARNERS

By Sawi Hausiku (NAMPA FEATURES SERVICE) KATJINAKATJI, 16 MAR (NAMPA) - At Katjinakatji Combined School in the Kavango West R...

SESFONTEIN, 14 March 2026 - School learners pictured during the Kunene Regional Career Fair. (Photo: Contributed)

Kunene career fair concludes in Sesfontein

SESFONTEIN, 14 MAR (NAMPA) – The Annual Kunene Regional Career Fair 2026 concluded at Elias Amxab Combined School in Sesfont...

Kaviveterue Virere

EPUKIRO, 12 March 2026 - Epukiro Constituency councillor, Pineal Packy Pakarae handed over needed materials to all four Epukiro schools. (Photo: Contributed)

Omaheke Regional Council avails needed materials to Epukiro schools

GOBABIS, 14 MAR (NAMPA) – The Omaheke Regional Council (ORC) through the Epukiro Constituency office donated equipment and m...

Zebaldt Ngaruka

Katire steps down from SUN role, citing organisational reflection

OPUWO, 14 MAR (NAMPA) – Student Union of Namibia (SUN) legal secretary, Intelligent Katire, has announced his decision to st...

Kaviveterue Virere

OKAKARARA, 13 March 2026 - The groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to pave the way for the construction of a new primary school at Otumborombonga village outside Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa Region. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

Otumborombonga village to receive primary school

OKAKARARA, 13 MAR (NAMPA) – The Otjozondjupa Education Directorate on Friday officially received a piece of land from the Ot...

Mulisa Simiyasa

OPUWO, 13 March 2026 - Learners from Putuavanga Senior Secondary School at the Annual Kunene Regional Career Fair 2026 in Opuwo on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

Career fair brings study, accreditation awareness to Opuwo learners

OPUWO, 13 MAR (NAMPA) – The Kunene Annual Regional Career Fair 2026 continued in Opuwo on Friday, with learners from schools...

Kaviveterue Virere

Nkurenkuru District Hospital push gains momentum amid calls for higher status, local hiring

NKURENKURU, 13 MAR (NAMPA) – Consultants from KPM Environmental Consulting on Thursday held an Environmental Impact Assessme...

WINDHOEK, 24 FEBRUARY 2025 - Chief Executive Oficcer at NAMCOL Ngepathimo Kadhila during the opening of the 2026 academic year. (Photo: Simsolia Kambonde) NAMPA

Namcol urges working Namibians to take advantage of flexible learning

WINDHOEK, 12 MAR (NAMPA) – The Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol) has encouraged working Namibians and out-of-school ...

Mathilde Kudumo